Advanced Propulsion Test Technology
Abstract
This focus area, formerly known as High Speed/Hypersonic Test, has been renamed Advanced Propulsion Test Technology (APTT) to better reflect emerging test and evaluation (T&E) needs and focus area content. APTT develops technologies to enable robust, accurate, and timely T&E of future DoD weapon systems. Current weapon system demonstration and technology developments include high speed and hypersonic air breathing missiles, maneuvering reentry and boost/glide weapons, advanced gun-launched projectiles, and space access systems. These systems require development of high speed turbine, ramjet, scramjet, and combined cycle engines; high temperature materials; thermal protection systems; and thermal management systems. DoD acquisition regulations require weapon systems to undergo a thorough T&E process in order to provide early detection of deficiencies and ensure system suitability and survivability. However, current national T&E infrastructure and capabilities have deficiencies in data accuracy, flight condition duplication and simulation, test productivity, modeling and simulation (M&S) fidelity, and range safety. The APTT focus area is developing advanced T&E technologies in the areas of ground and flight test environments, M&S, and instrumentation to fulfill T&E requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 1_0603941D8Z_3_0400_PB_2011
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